Region and interest
Best destinations for hidden gems in Southeast Asia
7 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for hidden gems, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for hidden gems in Southeast Asia
#1
Laos
Laos
hidden gems score: 10/10
USD 45–80 / person / day
Best November to March
#2
Cambodia
Cambodia
hidden gems score: 10/10
USD 50–95 / person / day
Best November to March
#3
Vietnam
Vietnam
hidden gems score: 10/10
USD 60–100 / person / day
Best February to April
#4
Philippines
Philippines
hidden gems score: 10/10
USD 85–150 / person / day
Best November to April
#5
Bali & Lombok
Indonesia
hidden gems score: 9/10
USD 70–135 / person / day
Best April to October
#6
Thailand
Thailand
hidden gems score: 9/10
USD 80–130 / person / day
Best November to March
#7
Malaysia
Malaysia
hidden gems score: 8/10
USD 80–155 / person / day
Best December to March
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for hidden gems in Southeast Asia?
- 7 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for hidden gems, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest hidden gems option in Southeast Asia?
- Laos carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 45–80 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Southeast Asia?
- For Laos our season model points to November to March.